Chapter 212: Chapter 214: Living Yama, Despicable Chapter 212: Chapter 214: Living Yama, Despicable âDonât want to spend my money?â His gaze, deep and dangerous, flickered over her.
This girl still didnât want to marry him, so she was busy setting boundaries with him?
âYouâve made me think of you day and night, and still want to set boundaries with me?â He almost grated the words out through clenched teeth.
The phrase âday and nightâ tugged sharply at Sheng Ningâs heartstrings. It felt like a current had shot through her heart and spread to her limbs.
She looked at Xu Qigang in shock, her delicate rose-like lips slightly parted in surprise.
Xu Qigangâs adamâs apple involuntarily bobbed up and down, a fiery blaze burning in his eyes. He had always controlled himself not to take advantage of her, to not âeat her tofu.â
He couldnât bully her, he couldnât bully her. She was still so young; he had to patiently wait⊠Hell! He couldnât wait, and he couldnât bear it.
Xu Qigang leaned in and sealed her lips with his.
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âIâm sorry⊠Iâm so sorryâŠâ Xu Qigang quickly straightened her clothes and picked up the knitting bag that had somehow ended up on the floor.
Sheng Ning wasnât really bothered initially, since her thoughts werenât exactly conservative. And she had seen the glitz and glamor before. As long as it was Xu Qigang, she could be braver than youâd think.
So, when Xu Qigang awkwardly apologized, she felt embarrassed too. The man clearly felt awkward and kept apologizing; how could she say it was no big deal?
What if he started to see her in a certain light? Sheâd be done for.
âSo⊠what are you going to do?â Sheng Ning turned away, her voice low.
âOf course I am going to take responsibility.â His tone had a bit of a petulant edge.
Sheng Ning ignored him; was this his way of achieving his goal by taking advantage of the situation? That would be too cheap for him.
âWifeâŠâ Xu Qigangâs voice, deep and mellow, made the word âwifeâ sound profoundly affectionate.
It could make any womanâs heart flutter, involuntarily wanting to lean into his strong and broad embrace.
âIâm not your wife.â Thinking of the previous broken engagement and how he had refused to see her, causing her to wait outside the rescue teamâs door for a long time, Sheng Ningâs irritation flared up. âYou didnât agree to the marriage, you didnât want to see me, and you had me waiting outside the rescue teamâs door for half a day.â
âI am now!â The man was stubborn.
âNo, Iâm not!â
âWho else would you marry besides me?â Xu Qigangâs voice cooled a few degrees as he suddenly pulled her body to face him. âYou canât marry anyone but me.â
Sheng Ningâs stubbornness kicked in too; of course, she wouldnât spitefully name another man, but that didnât stop her from holding a grudge.
âYou didnât want me, someone else did.â
Xu Qigangâs tightly wound heartstring unexpectedly snapped, and a tangible murderous aura flooded the surroundings.
Sheng Ningâs face paled, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
âDonât be afraid!â Xu Qigang quickly reined in his aura, ruefully tousling her hair while feeling a bit guilty.
He had scared her after all.
âDid I frighten you?â
âNo!â Sheng Ning sniffed, âIt was you who wanted to break off the engagement, it was you who made me wait outside the door and didnât meet me.â Alright! She was just a petty woman, a woman who held grudges.
âI should die! I was wrong!â Xu Qigangâs ears twitched, and he lowered his head and said, âSomeoneâs coming!â
Sheng Ning jumped, âThen let me go quickly, it wonât look good if someone sees.â
âWifeâŠâ Xu Qigang held on and didnât let go.
ââŠâ Sheng Ning was speechless; he was really being stubborn, using this to threaten her!
Living Yama, youâre so despicable.
âWife!â
Sheng Ning pretended not to hear, simply not responding.
âWife!â The Living Yama was patient, an excellent hunter who would never rest until he caught his prey.
Footsteps approached, and even menâs laughter could be heard in conversation.
Sheng Ning was truly afraid of being seen; this was the conservative 1980s, not the liberal 21st century. A man and woman embracing each other in a secluded alley would definitely draw peopleâs spine-chilling gossip.
She only dared be bold in front of Xu Qigang; at any other time, she was actually very timid and cared deeply about her reputation.
âWife.â A hint of a smirk tinted Xu Qigangâs eyes.
âAlright, alright, let go.â Exasperated, she really gave up.
Thus, as pedestrians reached the entrance of the alley, Xu Qigang pulled her out through another exit. Mainly because once they were out of the alley, it was where he had parked his car.
Xu Qigang pursed his lips, savoring the touch of her again. Actually, he had only intended to take a shortcut with her, but it turned out to be an unexpected gain.
Sheng Ning shot him a resentful glance, realizing she had been tricked.
âYarn!â
Xu Qigang opened the car door, heard her still worried about the yarn, and shook his head helplessly.
This girl, sometimes really stubborn.
âI donât have any sweaters to wear, I have no sisters to knit for me, and my mom is the only rural woman who canât knit. So, I thought Iâd buy some yarn and ask you to knit me one.â Xu Qigangâs gaze was intense as he looked at her, his tone incredibly serious yet somehow pitiable.
âLook, itâs so cold, and this is all Iâm wearing.â Xu Qigang pointed to his rescue uniform on his body.
Indeed, he was wearing less than most people. Sheng Ningâs heart immediately softened.
A sly smile flickered across Xu Qigangâs eyes; he wore fewer clothes because of his good physical condition, and even in winter he was not afraid of the cold.
Moreover, the uniform was optimal for rescues, so unless the occasion officially demanded a dress code, he would always be in his rescue attire.
âAlright!â Sheng Ning nodded, âbut Iâm not good at it either; Iâm just learning.â
âThen use me as your experiment.â Thinking that the first sweater sheâd knit would be for him deepened the smile in his eyes.
âNot good looking!â
âI like it!â
Sheng Ning was a bit surprised as she looked at him, not expecting the stern and cold Living Yama to be so good at coaxing a young girl.
Xu Qigang felt a bit uneasy under her gaze, awkwardly turned his head away, and pretended to not care as he said, âLetâs pay together, and consider it your labor fee, just accept it.â